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SWS Taskforce and UK Programme Co-ordinator
Are you an experienced administration and customer service professional looking to apply your organisational and customer service skills to an impact-driven programme, committed to safeguarding seasonal workers’ rights and supporting an ethical and sustainable UK horticultural sector?
Then this could be the position for you.
We are looking for an experienced administrator to provide programme co-ordination support as a key member of the Seasonal Worker Scheme (SWS) Taskforce Secretariat team in Stronger Together to ensure that Taskforce governance and programme activities are appropriately coordinated and excellent customer service is provided.
In this varied role you’ll be involved in supporting the organisation of webinars and face-to-face events, providing secretariat support to governance meetings – including minute taking – you’ll ensure programme impact data is accurately captured and reported, and distribute a range of internal and external communications for the Taskforce.
You’ll also provide effective and efficient administrative support to Stronger Together’s other UK programmes on specific projects and operational processes.
You will be UK-based with eligibility to work in the UK. You’ll work from home and join a friendly, supportive, and committed global team, and contribute towards creating systemic change.
Who we are:
Stronger Together is an impact driven, not for profit organisation that provides businesses with practical training, resources, business services and collaborative programmes. We work across three continents and within multiple sectors with many organisations to achieve our wider vision of a world where all workers are recruited responsibly and have fair work, free from exploitation.
The Seasonal Worker Scheme (SWS) Taskforce brings together over 50 industry trade bodies, retailers, growers, recruiters and non-profits to ‘work collaboratively to develop and implement tangible actions to help safeguard and ensure access to workers’ rights in the UK Seasonal Worker Scheme and wider UK horticulture.
What we can offer you:
- A full-time maternity cover contract, fixed term until end April 2027
- Competitive salary (salary band £28,575 – £35,719) gross annually for full-time and enhanced employee benefits
- Being part of an innovative and exciting not for profit organisation
- A friendly global team which is passionate about and committed to fair work, responsible recruitment and systemic change
- Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
- UK-home-based, with regular in person and online meetings and social team gatherings.
How to apply:
Please use the link above to visit our website.
Timeline:
- Application deadline: 23:59 GMT – Monday 6th April 2026
- Shortlisting: W/c 6th April 2026
- First interviews: W/c 13th April 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Air Ambulances UK (AAUK) is the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, enabling them to save even more lives every day. We bring the sector together, enabling them to save even more lives every day through collaboration, advocacy, and growth.
AAUK is entering into an exciting period where we are developing our events and partnerships portfolio to create more opportunities for engagement, income generation, and collaboration across the air ambulance community. We’re looking for someone who is ready to grow with us - proactive, ambitious, and eager to take initiative in shaping the future of our events and partnerships programmes.
The Events and Partnerships Officer will play vital part of delivering a dynamic calendar of events that support our partners and new partner acquisition, developing our industrial supporter programme and supporting vital processes across the income generation team. The role requires initiative, creativity, and independence to manage projects from concept to completion, working closely with the Events and Partnerships Manager to drive growth and engagement across the sector.
Key events include the Annual Conference and Awards of Excellence, All Party Parliamentary Group Air Ambulance Reception and attendance at sector specific exhibitions. The current partnership portfolio includes air ambulance suppliers and other key stakeholders who support the air ambulance community.
Key Responsibilities
Events
- Lead and deliver assigned events from planning through to evaluation, ensuring objectives, budgets, and timelines are met.
- Develop and manage relationships with sponsors, partners, exhibitors, and delegates to maximise engagement and value.
- Collaborate with the Income Generation team to identify and secure sponsorship opportunities.
- Manage logistics including venues, travel, accommodation, catering, and supplier contracts.
- Attend and represent AAUK at internal and external events and conferences, including occasional overnight stays.
Partnerships and Growth
- Support the recruitment and retention of Industry Supporters through an active pipeline.
- Support the development and delivery of AAUK’s growing partnerships portfolio, working collaboratively across teams to identify opportunities.
- Contribute ideas and take initiative to grow our events and partnership offerings in line with strategic objectives.
- Foster long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
CRM & Stewardship
- Leading adherence to AAUK’s CRM processes and standards
- Ensuring donors feel valued and thanked for their contributions
- Leading use of and reporting of donation software such as, Payroll Giving, Enthuse and Just Giving platforms.
Person Specification
- Experience of event planning, delivery, and evaluation within a charity, membership, or corporate environment.
- Relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Confident working remotely with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Good organisational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge and experience in use of CRM systems, Donorfy knowledge an advantage but not essential
- Knowledge of donation platforms and payroll giving, preferred but not essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Creative thinker with a proactive, growth-minded approach.
- Willingness to travel and attend external meetings and events with overnight stays.
- Full, clean UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
- Right to work in the UK at commencement of employment.
The position is home-based with travel to events and meetings, permanent and full time role.
- 36 days annual leave including Bank Holidays FTE
- Access to an employee assistance programme
- Work from home allowance
- Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Events
- Pension contributions
- Life Assurance policy cover
- Development opportunities
Applications Close: 31st March 2026. 6pm
Interview Dates: Monday 20th and Thursday 23rd April 2026.
We are the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, enabling them to save even more lives every day
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.